Which place is cheaper, Suzhou or Krabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Krabi or Suzhou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Krabi and Suzhou can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Krabi or Suzhou?
Krabi
Thailand is covered in beaches, but if you're more interested in immersion in Thai culture than the salty ocean, consider a trip to Krabi, also known as "Krabi Town". Pronounced "Grabee," this small, but bustling city is just up the river from the coast, and is the gateway to the beaches in the surrounding Province of Krabi. Krabi Town is full of hotels, agencies and western restaurants, but if you look hard enough, you'll easily see the energy and life of Thailand. While there are no beaches in the town itself, there is plenty of Thai culture to experience.
Suzhou
Suzhou is a city in Jiangsu province famed for its beautiful gardens and traditional waterside architecture, featuring elaborate canals and bridges. Located on the Yangtze Delta, the city consists largely of waterways making Suzhou a kind of 'Venice of the Orient.' It is also a hub for scholars, artists, and skilled craftsmen.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Thailand, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKrabi $55Suzhou $101
The average daily cost (per person) in Krabi is $55, while the average daily cost in Suzhou is $101. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Krabi and Suzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKrabi $36Suzhou $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKrabi $72Suzhou $76
Compare Hotels in Krabi and Suzhou
Looking for a hotel in Krabi or Suzhou? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Krabi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Krabi $3.80Suzhou $57
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Krabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Krabi are as follows:
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Scooter Rental$8.18
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Short Tuk-Tuk Ride$2.73
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2 Bottles of Gasoline$2.18
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Longboat Taxi from Town$5.46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krabi
Also for Krabi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ferry Transfer to/from Phi Phi Don Island: $13
- Krabi Airport (KBV) Private Transfer: $13
- Ferry Transfer to/from Phi Phi Tonsai or Laem Tong: $13
- Private Airport Transfers for Krabi & More: $15
- Krabi International Airport Departure Shared Transfer from Aonang and Krabi Town: $16
- Krabi International Airport Arrival Shared Transfer To Aonang & Krabi Town: $16
- Private Transfer : Krabi Hotel to Krabi Airport Departure: $17
- Krabi Airport: 1-Way Krabi Hotel Private Transfer: $17
- Private Eco-Transfer: One-way Ao Nang - Tiger Cave Temple: $18
- Private Eco-Transfer: One-way Ao Nang - Air port, Krabi: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer : Krabi Airport to Krabi Hotel: $19
- Krabi airport to Aonang any hotel Private transfer: $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Suzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
- Suzhou to Beijing Bullet Train Ticket with Local Private Transfer : $178
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Zhouzhuang Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Tongli Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Suzhou Private Arrival Transfer:Railway Station to City Hotel: $27
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $87
- Shanghai Pudong Airport to Suzhou Chauffeur Service, Shanghai Airport Transfer: $240
- Shanghai Pudong Airport - Suzhou Chauffeur Service,Shanghai Airport Transfer: $280
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Zhouzhuang Water Town : $81
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Tongli Water Town : $90
- Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Suzhou Chauffeur Service, Shanghai Airport Transfer: $240
- Shanghai Hongqiao Airport - Suzhou Chauffeur Service,Shanghai Airport Transfer: $240
- Private Transfer to Hangzhou City from Suzhou: $113
Is it cheaper to fly into Krabi or Suzhou?
Prices for flights to both Suzhou and Krabi change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayKrabi $13Suzhou $32
Typical Food Prices in Krabi
For Krabi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$6.82
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Drinks on the Beach$6.55
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Sit Down Dinner (for Two)$17
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Nice Dinner (for Two)$30
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Mango Shake$1.36
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Pad Thai$2.73
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Fruit from the Market$1.64
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Pancakes$2.73
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Coffee & Cake$2.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krabi
For Krabi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Smart Cook: $36
- Snorkeling and Sunset Dinner Trip From Krabi: $37
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with BBQ Dinner and Snorkeling: $37
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with BBQ Dinner & Plankton: $37
- Evening Thai Cooking Class at Ya's Cookery: $39
- 4 Islands Sunset Longtail Boat Tour with BBQ Dinner: $41
- Seven Islands Snorkel Cruise with Dinner: $41
- Authentic Thai cooking class with market tour: $41
- Krabi Thai Cooking Class: $42
- Krabi 4 Islands Sunset Premium Service Trip by Speedboat + BBQ Dinner: $42
- Thai Charm Cooking School Krabi: $44
- Cooking Class at Thai Charm Cooking School with Meal: $45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Suzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Suzhou.
- Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour With Locals: $55
- Half-Day Private Customized Suzhou Highlights with Lunch or Dinner Option: $123
- Private Suzhou Night Tour:Master of the Nets Garden, Ancient Canal with Dinner: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Krabi $10Suzhou $9.32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Krabi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Krabi's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Thai-English Book$9.00
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Thai Massages (for Two)$22
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Bikini & Sarong$16
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Yoga Class (1 Hour)$12
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Backgammon Set (travel size)$6.82
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Kayak Trip (for Two)$52
Tours and Activities in Krabi
For Krabi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Krabi 4 Islands Tour and Snorkeling with Shared boat: $22
- Ao Nang, Group Boat Tour to 4 Islands with Lunch: $24
- 4 Islands Separated Sea - The Unseen of Thailand Tour: $24
- Krabi 4 island tour: $26
- Half Day Tour Mangrove Tour Kayaking Tour With Lunch: $27
- 4 Islands & Thale Waek's Sandbar Tour By Speedboat: $27
- 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat from Krabi with Walk on Tombolo: $28
- The Krabi 4 Island Tour by Longtail Boat: $28
- 4 Islands One Day Tour From Krabi: $28
- 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat: $29
- 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat: $29
- Shooting Range Experience in Krabi: $30
Tours and Activities in Suzhou
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
- 4-Hour Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Tour: $114
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour: $71
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Flexible Tour with Garden and Boat Ride Option: $125
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Tour: Humble Administrator’s Garden,Tiger Hill and Canal : $134
- 4-Hour Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride : $127
- 4-Hour Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride: $145
- All Inclusive Suzhou Highlight Tour with Boat Ride and Lunch: $179
- Essential Suzhou City Sightseeing Private Day Tour: $248
- Flexible Shanghai Private Day Tour from Suzhou by Bullet Train: $208
- Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Day Tour with Authentic Lunch: $153
- Full Day Luzhi Water Town Day Tour From Suzhou: $178
- Full- Day Private Suzhou Tour Guide Service: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKrabi $4.34Suzhou $6.40
Typical Alcohol Prices in Krabi
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Krabi are as follows:
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Beer$2.45
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Cocktails (for Two)$8.18
Sample the Local Flavors in Krabi
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Krabi:
- Railay Pub Crawl: $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Krabi and Suzhou, we can see that Suzhou is more expensive. And not only is Krabi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Krabi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Krabi and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Suzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Suzhou than you might in Krabi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Krabi Expensive? and Is Suzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Krabi or Suzhou?
Suzhou has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Krabi. When comparing the sizes of Krabi and Suzhou, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Krabi or Suzhou?
Suzhou has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Krabi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Krabi or Suzhou in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Krabi as well as Suzhou. Krabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Krabi is around the same temperature as Suzhou in the summer. The daily temperature in Krabi averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Suzhou fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Suzhou. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Krabi this time of the year. In the summer, Krabi often gets less sunshine than Suzhou. Krabi gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Suzhou receives 232 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Suzhou. Krabi receives a lot of rain in the summer. Krabi usually gets more rain in July than Suzhou. Krabi gets 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year. August to October in Krabi is the rainy season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKrabi 28°C (82°F)Suzhou 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Suzhou in the Autumn?
Both Suzhou and Krabi are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Krabi throughout the year.
In the autumn, Krabi is a little warmer than Suzhou. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Krabi in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Suzhou averages at about 19°C (65°F).
Krabi usually receives more sunshine than Suzhou during autumn. Krabi gets 181 hours of sunny skies, while Suzhou receives 162 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Krabi. In October, Krabi usually receives more rain than Suzhou. Krabi gets 304 mm (12 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The dry season in Krabi is December to March. The rainy season in Krabi is August to October.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKrabi 27°C (81°F)Suzhou 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Suzhou in the Winter?
Both Suzhou and Krabi during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Krabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The weather in Suzhou can be very cold. In January, Krabi is generally much warmer than Suzhou. Daily temperatures in Krabi average around 28°C (82°F), and Suzhou fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
It's quite sunny in Krabi. In the winter, Krabi often gets more sunshine than Suzhou. Krabi gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Suzhou receives 135 hours of full sun.
Krabi usually gets less rain in January than Suzhou. Krabi gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year. December to March is the dry season in Krabi.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKrabi 28°C (82°F)Suzhou 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Suzhou in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Krabi and Suzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Krabi year-round.
Krabi is much warmer than Suzhou in the spring. The daily temperature in Krabi averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Suzhou fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
In Krabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Krabi usually receives more sunshine than Suzhou during spring. Krabi gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Suzhou receives 153 hours of full sun in the spring.
Suzhou receives a lot of rain in the spring. Krabi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Krabi usually receives more rain than Suzhou. Krabi gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKrabi 29°C (84°F)Suzhou 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Suzhou and Krabi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
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